Loneliness Is Killing Your Parents? | Talk Sick To Me

Based in Seattle, our special guest today, Nicole Kimberly, is a certified dietitian and gerontologist specializing in senior health and graceful aging. In this episode, she shares insights on how to care for both our seniors and ourselves through nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being, while also debunking common myths about aging.

00:00 Intro & Meet Nicole Kimberly (Dietitian/Gerontologist)
01:09 Agewell Jakarta: Mission to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors
02:40 Myth: Is It Too Late to Start Exercising?
05:38 The Importance of Starting Slow and Safe
06:35 Sarcopenia & The Risk of Muscle Loss
08:16 Mental Health & The Problem of Senior Loneliness
09:30 Loneliness = Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day (Mortality Risk)
10:11 The Vicious Cycle of Ageism and Depression
12:20 Positive Impact of Community & Purpose
14:00 How Families Can Engage Reluctant Seniors at Home
18:20 The Perfect Diet for Older Adults (The Mediterranean Diet)
21:21 Nutrition Hack: Eat Two Colors of Veggies/Fruits Daily
22:43 The Link Between Poor Nutrition and Depression
25:21 Tackling the Fear of Injury & The "Jalan Pagi" Myth
29:16 Why Resistance Training is Key for Independence
30:59 The Cultural Problem of Pampering Seniors (Loss of Autonomy)
33:33 Final Advice: Fight Ageism & Invest in Your Health Now
36:02 Where to Find Agewell Jakarta & Outro

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